system resources to the devices found in the computer, including the interrupt level.
A hardware failure occurred while attempting to open the adapter.
Explanation: A hardware error was detected when opening the adapter for network operation.
User Action: Run the diagnostics program. See “Running adapter diagnostics” on page 42.
A possible lobe wire failure was detected while attempting to insert into the network.
Explanation: The adapter is not correctly connected to the
User Action: Check that the cable is securely attached to both the adapter and to the
A signal loss condition was detected while attempting to insert into the network.
Explanation: The
User Action: Contact your local network administrator to determine the status of your network, or try connecting again at a later time.
The lobe wire connected to the adapter is not attached to the network.
Explanation: The adapter is not correctly connected to the
User Action: Check that the cable is securely attached to both the adapter and to the
The configured data rate for the adapter does not match that of the network.
Explanation: The operational speed of the
User Action: Change the setting of the DATARATE configuration parameter to match the speed of the network to which the adapter is attached. Your local network administrator should be able to tell you which speed to use. Setting the DataRate parameter value to AUTO will allow the adapter to automatically determine the correct speed setting to use when connecting to the network, provided that this is not the only adapter active on the Token Ring. Consult the adapter installation instructions for additional information on setting the DataRate parameter.
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An adapter timeout occurred while attempting to insert into the network.
Explanation: The
User Action: Contact your local network administrator to determine the status of your network, or try connecting again at a later time.
A ring failure condition was detected while attempting to insert into the network.
Explanation: The
User Action: Contact your local network administrator to determine the status of your network, or try connecting again at a later time.